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Ep. 95: Intentional Rest & Discord

Ep. 95: Intentional Rest & Discord

by | Feb 21, 2023 | Mental Health, Personal Development, Podcast, Race & Racism, Social Media

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Summary:
How intentional are you about rest? Not just sleeping enough, but also intentionally setting aside time to unplug, find and create inner peace, and recharge. Join us in reflecting on what it means to care for your mind, body and soul through rest.

We’ll also discuss the benefits and dangers of the Discord app- who’s using it and whether or not it’s appropriate for your teen.

And you’ll want to stick around till the end for tips on talking with teens about race!

In this episode, we mentioned or used the following resources:

Have a question? If you have a question about something you heard or just want to give us some feedback, please leave us a comment below.  We would love to hear from you!
About Us:
Chris Robey

Chris Robey

CEO

Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.

Karlie Duke

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.

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Ep. 42: Black History Month & Winter Fits

Ep. 42: Black History Month & Winter Fits

by | Feb 15, 2022 | Fashion, Parenting, Personal Development, Podcast, Race & Racism, Resources

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Summary:
Chris and Karlie are back together with some of their favorite ways to celebrate Black History Month. Then Karlie fills us in on what’s trending in teen clothing (aka “winter fits”). If you know what chelsea boots are, you’re ahead of the game. If you don’t be sure to tune in.

In this episode, we mentioned or used the following resources:

Have a question? If you have a question about something you heard or just want to give us some feedback, please leave us a comment below.  We would love to hear from you!
About Us:
Chris Robey

Chris Robey

CEO

Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.

Karlie Duke

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and has always had a heart for teenagers and the vulnerable life stage they are in. She has a wealth of experience to share from working with teens in ministry and leading support groups.

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TL Selects: Race with Robert Purvey

TL Selects: Race with Robert Purvey

by | Jan 4, 2022 | Mental Health, Personal Development, Podcast, Race & Racism

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Summary:
TL Selects is a special series, starting December 2021, with four of the past episodes we’ve found most helpful and that we believe could be the most helpful to you.

Racism is a topic that pervades schools, politics and churches in America. Join Chris and Karlie with special guest Robert Purvey in an important conversation about this difficult and sometimes polarizing subject. We are excited for you to hear Robert’s wisdom and insight on the importance of talking about racism with our teenagers.

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Have a question? If you have a question about something you heard or just want to give us some feedback, please leave us a comment below.  We would love to hear from you!
About Us:
Chris Robey

Chris Robey

CEO

Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.
Karlie Duke

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and now is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. She has gained experience working with teenagers through work, volunteer, and personal opportunities.

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Ep. 4: Dating Relationships & Streaming Services

Ep. 4: Dating Relationships & Streaming Services

by | Apr 27, 2021 | Mental Health, Parenting, Podcast, Race & Racism, Resources, Technology

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Summary:
The dating scene for teenagers today is very different than it was for millennials and Gen Xers. On episode 4 of the Teen Life Podcast, Chris and Karlie talk current teen dating lingo and habits, so you can know what to talk about and when to ask questions. Also, get ideas for what to watch as a family and what to look out for on popular streaming services. You won’t want to miss this week’s tip on how to start conversations with your teen about race.

In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

Teen terms to note:

  • Ghosting: To suddenly stop communicating with a person (without explanation)
  • Zombieing: To randomly text or call after ghosting someone
  • Talking: To be interested in each other, but not officially dating
  • Sexting: To exchange texts and usually photos of a sexual nature
  • Hooking Up: Used for anything from kissing to sex
  • Netflix & Chill: Used as a front for inviting someone over to make out (or maybe more)
  • DTR: Define the Relationship
Movies to watch together that discuss race or diversify your content:

Have a question?
If you have a question about something you heard or just want to give us some feedback, please leave us a comment below.  We would love to hear from you!
About Us:
Chris Robey

Chris Robey

CEO

Chris has worked with teens from a variety of backgrounds for over a decade. He has a desire to help teenagers make good choices while also giving their families tools to communicate more effectively as choices are made.
Karlie Duke

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

Karlie was in one of Teen Life’s original support groups and now is passionate about encouraging students to live better stories. She has gained experience working with teenagers through work, volunteer, and personal opportunities.

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Education and Race with Dr. Jackson

Education and Race with Dr. Jackson

by | Jul 21, 2020 | Mental Health, Personal Development, Podcast, Race & Racism, Resources

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How to talk about race and education with teenagers and adults

Chris and Karlie talk with intervention counselor Dr. Tishara Jackson about race, and especially how it impacts the education system and our teenagers. Listen for her advice on how to start race conversations, the appropriate language and terminology to use, and how we can educate ourselves.

This podcast episode is full of resources, tips, and a different perspective that is needed. Our schools are not always equal, and no matter the race, teenagers are aware of the racial discussions that are taking place in our country right now. Let’s take a minute to listen and learn how we can have these conversations well to empower the teenagers in our lives!

 

Some of our kids are coming [to school] with more burdens than others.
Dr. Tishara Jackson

Intervention Specialist

Resources you might like on race, racism and education:

Have a question?

If you have a question about something you heard or just want to give us some feedback, please leave us a comment below.  We would love to hear from you!

About Us

Dr. Tishara Jackson

Dr. Tishara Jackson

Special Guest

Chris Robey

Chris Robey

CEO

Karlie Duke

Karlie Duke

Director of Communications

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More Resources You Might Like

TL Selects: Race with Robert Purvey
Ep. 119 Diverse Families- Multi-Cultural/Multiracial Families
Parenting Styles & College Decisions